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3 Steps to Taking Care of Your Adopted Child's African American HairI'm an African American woman who happens to be a foster parent too. I get tons of questions about how to take care of African American children's hair. From foster and adoptive parents. I also get a ton of questions on how I take care of my hair. I'vHaving done my research decades ago because my own hair wasn't thriving as I thought it should, I've learned some things about how to take care of this hair that tends to be extra delicate and sometimes on the dry side. First of all instead of thinking in terms of African American, Caucasian, Asian etc hair I now think in terms of straight, wavy, curly, extra curly, extra extra curly. Myself being at the far end of curly (or coily as some say). Second of all realize that you cannot just do any old thing and put any old thing on your hair and expect it to be okay. Sooner of later your hair is going to suffer the repercussions if you don't do the right things by it. I bet you thought that was my list. Nope here is my list for those wondering how to take care of this God given hair. 1) God bless you for being there when other's weren't. It doesn't matter the color of your skin love the child and accept the differences in skin and hair. Just as you would put extra moisturizing lotion on dry skin put extra moisturizers on dry hair. This extra extra curly hair tends to be a little dry. You can wash it daily if you wish (I do this to mine and I have the long hair to prove it's okay no matter what you've heard) just make sure to moisturize it afterwards. If someone tells you, you can only wash it once a week or whatever, that is not true. You can wash it as much as you want, just moisturize it afterwards. It's not the washing that is damaging it's the extra manipulation. Extra curly hair get's tangled and needs to be detangled. This can be stressful to delicate stresses. Keep that in mind and let that dictate how often you shampoo you child's hair. But the main thing is moisture is key. 2) Use the right products. Do a little research on what works on extra curly or extra dry hair. I myself use Northwest Scents? Black Hair Products and have for over 10 years. I also use them on my foster children. I know the manufacturer personally, well she's my sister. And I know her research. She has done the research on every last ingredient, scientifically, and knows what works for extra curly hair. These products are designed to soften and condition the hair. But these are my preference. It might not be yours. 3) Get the right tools to do the job and pick up a book or two if necessary. Curly hair needs to be detangled so get a pick or an extra wide comb. Do an internet search for books on African American (or extra curly) hair. And have one in your library. There are more and more each day. Be encouraged and treat the tresses with care. God bless. Stay tuned for more... Visit Northwest Scents Productsfor all natural products for African American hair Article Source: http://www.ladypens.com Permalink: http://expert-talk.com/tips/651/3-steps-to-taking-care-of-your-adopted-child-s-african-american-hair-353651.htm Related Tips and Advices
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